I mentioned this idea in my post about the run and gun Suns from a week or so ago, and I’ve decided to go through with it. Basically my idea was to create a dictionary where NBA players, teams, games, coaches, etc define the words. I came up with the idea when I said something along the lines of, “there should be a photo of Tim Thomas in the dictionary next to the word ‘swagger.’” I will incorporate a photograph with every entry (I guess that’s kind of the point here… I’ll be attempting to define words with an NBA-related image). The actual meaning of each word will be listed as definition #1, just like in a real dictionary, and whatever NBA person/event/thing I use to describe the word will be listed as definition #2. Hopefully this proves to be entertaining… I think it’s got potential. Here’s the first few entries… I’ll post more periodically (unless people tell me to stop because this is actually my dumbest idea ever).
ex·plo·sive [ik-sploh-siv]
–adjective
1. of, involving, or characterized by an explosion or explosions; capable of exploding or tending to explode; potentially violent or hazardous; dangerous
2. Blake Griffin
Origin: 1989; Oklahoma City, OK
—Related forms
ex·plo·sive·ly, adverb
ex·plo·sive·ness, noun
non·ex·plo·sive, adjective, noun
swag·ger [swag-er]
–verb
1. to walk or strut with a defiant or insolent air; to boast or brag noisily.
2. to hit a clutch three-pointer in front of the Lakers bench and Tony Yayo in their faces.
Origin: May 4, 2006; Staples Center
—Related forms
sawg·er·er, noun
out·swag·ger, noun
swag·ger [swag-er]
–noun
1. swaggering manner, conduct, or walk; ostentatious display of arrogance and conceit.
2. DeShawn Stevenson
Origin: April 3, 1981; Fresno, CA
—Related forms
sawg·er·er, noun
out·swag·ger, noun
ex·cit·ing [ik-sahy-ting]
–adjective
1. producing excitement; stirring; thrilling
2. 2006/07 Golden State Warriors
Origin: 2007 NBA Playoffs; April, 2007
—Related forms
ex·cit·ing·ly, adverb
non·ex·cit·ing, adjective
un·ex·cit·ing, adjective
id·i·ot [id-ee-uht]
–noun
1. an utterly foolish or senseless person.
2. Gilbert Arenas
Origin: January 6, 1982; Tampa, FL
—Synonyms
fool, half-wit; imbecile; dolt, dunce, numskull
